Eos r

[Dave Throgmartin]

I believe this group has pretty successfully avoided the R. Busted was looking at the RP. Neuroanatomist does have an R.

As an FYI, there is a good thread on the R/RP:
https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?threads/canon-rp-thread.37329/
https://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?threads/replacement-eos-r-or-5d-mark-iv-again.37028/
This is more just pretty pictures, but it does seem like people are coming along with the R even in terms of BIF...
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1585893/0

I held the R in my hands tonight and the overall conclusion is that mirrorless is not for me.

1. I have a medium size hands and don't like the smaller grip. This is why I left the Rebel line. There is noticeably less to hold onto than the 6D.
2. I can't get used to the EVF. It is large and clear, but is like watching the scene through a TV. It's just weird to me.
3. I am a back button focus user and the AF ON button placement is too close to the shutter. My right thumb falls perfectly on the 6D AF ON button.

If I buy another camera in the short term it will certainly be the 6D Mark II. I was an outspoken critic of this camera upon release.on this forum, but have warmed to it as my wife has used one and really likes hers.

1. Ergonomics to me are near perfect, I've been using the original 6D for 6 years now so it is programmed into my brain
2. AF point reliability consistency vs 6D one cross type center point
3. Flippy touch screen
4. Moderate resolution gain
5. It is likely the last of its kind

The low ISO DR is disappointing, but... the many good factors it brings to the table out weigh the bad. I typically shoot HDR when range is an issue and will blend that image with a conventionally edited image.

Dave